Lord, we will wait...

Hey everyone -

Not much progress has been made since our last blog post other than we have survived a few more months of waiting. Here are some updates....

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY K: Our daughter turned FIVE a few weeks ago (Sept. 2). We threw her a birthday party to celebrate! It was a wonderful night of prayer, laughter, food, and cake. K was certainly honored and has lots of goodies to open up once she gets here! I would be lying if I said that her birthday wasn't a sad day for us - I definitely was not prepared for the emotions that I would face on that day. It was so hard knowing that she had to spend yet another birthday as an orphan...without a family. But we look forward to her next birthday when she is home with us! Here are a few pics from the party...

• COURT CONTINUES: We had our 2nd court date on September 3 and as far as we know, our case did not pass at that hearing. I am not sure what to think. There is no reason they are giving us as to what the hold up is. All we know is that there is nothing we can do at this time, but wait for the judge to pass us. We ask for your prayers again as we approach our 3rd court date on October 5.   ::sigh::

• ON A POSITIVE NOTE: We FINALLY finished K's bedroom and playroom (thanks to our families who helped with painting, moving furniture, cleaning, decorating, etc.)! We are so excited for her to have a room of her very own, for the first time in her life. Take a look at a room fit for an Indian Princess!

• UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS: We have 2 fundraisers going on right now as we continue to raise the remaining funds for our travel to India. Any financial support is appreciated, but your support and prayers mean the most! 
• First - there is a jewelry sale with Noonday Collection currently happening online until October 7. You can view & purchase products HERE (100% commission from sales will be donated to our adoption fund). This stuff is SO cute - Go check it out! Great Christmas gifts! 
• Second -  is our "Sign the Map" fundraiser. With every donation (min. of $10), we will write your name on the canvas map (pictured below). Our goal is to fill the map with names and hang in K's room. Each day she will be reminded of those of you who helped to bring her home. You can donate HERE. 

This has been the toughest stage of our adoption journey so far. To be honest, this has been the hardest month of my life. I have felt sadness, depression, discontentment, worry, and doubt more than ever. Satan is working overtime trying to convince me that this whole adoption thing is a silly idea and that it will never work out; that we will never bring K home. I can't let these thoughts take over my mind. I have to continue to lean on my almighty and faithful Father who continues to reassure me that this is all a part of His big plan for us. Ryan and I believe that God is working on both of us right now, in preparation for K to get here. Our marriage & spiritual lives need to be strong so that we can love and raise this child to know Him. 

These verses have helped me lately and maybe can help someone else who is also in a season of waiting.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:12

But as for me, afflicted and in pain - may your salvation, God, protect me. Psalm 69:29

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, Deut. 7:9

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Prov. 3:5&6

-Megan